Glad that's done......onwards and upwards from now on...x

I think it a personal choice, if it’s important to you as a means of saying goodbye then go for it. It is an emotional day but I held it together until I got into my car. A wee cry and then off to get my life back to normal and the old me back. x

Magpiemaggie, I can completely understand how you feel although from a different perspective. My 4 year old daughter is ringing the bell next week in front of friends and family, and whilst I’m really excited for her, I’m also kind of dreading it. I’m equally very private and whilst I have had to hold it together through everything over the past 18 months, I have a feeling I’m likely to finally lose it and walk out. I want it to be all about her, not everyone worrying about me. I guess I have a lot of mental preparation to do over the next week!

As for you, if you change your mind, let me know. We will happily travel to wherever you are and film it or not, cheer you on and eat cake to celebrate xx

Gosh, I’m so sorry to hear your 4 year old daughter has been through this. I think it’s great that she will ring the bell surrounded by loved ones. I’m sure it will be a huge boost for her but also for family and friends who have went through it all with her - especially you. you’ll be glad to see the back of this treatment and ringing the bell signifies that end but also the start of a new much happier chapter. 

I don’t think anyone would judge you if you did “lose it” and I don’t think you’ll be alone in doing just that -  just let her know there will be tears but they will be happy tears.

I was touched by your kind offer of support, my rads are over with and to be honest I don’t even think about it now, it’s amazing how quickly one gets back into their old routine.

I wish you and your daughter all the best and hope for a wonderful bell ringing day and that your daughter goes from strength to strength xx

Hello!

I am undertaking a research study into this topic to see patients perceptions on the treatment bell and also an end of treatment congratulations certificate which is currently used in some Canadian cancer centres which I observed during a placement there. The research area is new and if this Canadian practice is adopted in the UK, it could beneficial for the welfare of cancer patients undertaking Radiotherapy treatment. I would be most grateful if you could complete a short questionnaire via survey monkey. All answers are completely anonymous.  Thank you so much for your help! Anyone is welcome to answer the questionaire!

Rachel

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Today I went with my mam for her first radiotherapy session. I seen 3 people ring the bell and both me and my mam were in the clapping scenario. I would hope if it were me in the most worst position I’d be happy for that person who rang it.  My mam was one of the people standing up and clapping the hardest.

No one can know how they will feel tho so for anyone out there who are still fighting I give you all of my love I can muster (a lot by the way) 

Being at the start of Radiation and seeing people ringing that bell and finishing theirs gave me tremendous hope

 It's a personal choice though don't do the bell if it makes you uncomfortable. 

I can't wait to finish my rads, ring that bell, then start a new chapter in my life on the road to recovery.

Personal choice though. So choose what is right for you x

Hi I'm having my last rads today and am nervous about ringing the bell as don't like drawing attention to myself! My husband is coming with me today and wants to record it and my daughters who can't come want to see that.  Perhaps I'll do it for than as they have been through it all with me and are feeling very pleased to think I'm on the last lap.  I'll let you know if I manage to do this or just walk out quietly. xx

Try and do it for yiu your famiky and others satbwaiting some might be in first day if treatment and it might help them to see people can get through it. Of course it’s up to you ,best wishes Hazel xx